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Toddler rolling ramp
Roll a large toy down a low cardboard ramp and watch where it stops.
Let's play →
A little plan for play
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A broad piece of clean cardboard, one low sturdy book and a large age-appropriate toy vehicle
Age: 2–3 years; choose for the individual child.
Set up: An adult checks the cardboard for staples and sharp edges, clears a floor space and props one end on the book.
Adult's role: Stay within arm's reach, hold the ramp steady and check the vehicle has no loose or small parts.
Let's make it happen
- Place the vehicle at the top of the shallow ramp.
- Let it roll down and watch where it stops.
- Bring it back and take turns rolling it again, or try the flat floor.
Make it simpler: Roll the vehicle across a flat floor together.
Clean up: Put the vehicle, book and cardboard away.
Use an intact age-appropriate vehicle too large to swallow. Keep the ramp low and play away from stairs.